Application for approval of the Dendrobium Mine Mining Supervisors (Deputies) Enterprise Agreement 2026

[1] Pursuant to s 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 ('Act'), an application has been made by Illawarra Coal Holdings Pty Ltd T/A Gm3 ('Applicant') for approval of a single enterprise agreement, known as the Dendrobium Mine Mining Supervisors (Deputies) Enterprise Agreement 2026 ('Agreement').

[2] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss 186 - 188 of the Act as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[3] The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia, being the bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s 183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s 201(2) of the Act, I note my approval for the Agreement to cover the organisation.

[4] I note that the Agreement contains an NES precedence clause at cl 3 of the Agreement, and this clause will be relied upon in the event of any inconsistency between this Agreement and the National Employment Standards.

[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s 54 of the Act, will operate from 31 March 2026. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 24 March 2030.

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